Division of Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Medicine is a subspecialty of medicine which focuses on healthy and active ageing and management of illnesses in older adults. Our interdisciplinary team consists of Geriatricians, Geriatric consult nurses, medical social workers, care coordinators, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. We also work very closely with other specialties such as Orthopaedic Surgery.

Besides dealing with the most complex conditions in vulnerable older people in the inpatient and outpatient setting, we promote health and reduce disability in the community through health screening and healthy ageing initiatives such as exercise, nutrition and vaccination programmes. In addition to improving population-based healthcare which enables older adults to age well in the community, we are actively involved in providing Age-Friendly Health Systems and work closely with intermediate and long term care facilities.

Apart from clinical work, many of our team members are also actively involved in research, undergraduate and postgraduate education, designing curriculum that enable healthcare professionals to manage the ageing population, and collaborating with both local and international organisations to promote healthy ageing.

We provide person-centric quality care through a whole range of services including Geriatric Assessment Clinics, falls and memory evaluation, as well healthy and active ageing personalised care plan. All patients referred to our service undergo a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) which includes their medical, functional and psychosocial assessment. We provide value-based care and focus on outcomes which are important for our patients – enabling them to age in place, preventing functional decline and extending health span.

Our expertise:

Providing personalised care plan for healthy and active ageing with specific focus on reduction of disability and improved quality of life.